Iran war: Catalyst for a renewable energy push?
The US and Israel’s war with Iran has triggered one of the biggest global energy shocks in decades. Asian economies, in particular, are facing disruptions to oil and gas supplies, while energy prices have surged worldwide. Climate activists say the shock should serve as a catalyst in the switch to renewable energy sources.
Harjeet Singh, Strategic Adviser at the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative and Founding Director of Satat Sampada, says the conflict "has exposed a fatal flaw, that is Asia's overwhelming and unsustainable reliance on imported fossil fuels. For the Global South, transitioning to…
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